IndiGo Disruptions Spark Lucknow Airport Clash; Govt Caps Fares, Monitors Airline

• Passengers clashed at Lucknow Airport due to chaos from IndiGo's mass flight cancellations and delays.
• The government capped airfares between Rs 7,500 and Rs 18,000 on affected routes to prevent overcharging.
• IndiGo's widespread cancellations, attributed to roster and crew issues, have impacted multiple airports nationwide.
• The central government placed IndiGo under fortnightly review to monitor its operations, hiring, and staffing practices.

Why It Matters: Air travelers face disruption and fare caps due to IndiGo's widespread cancellations.